Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gonzales Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gonzales Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Gonzales Primary School's student population of 526 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gonzales Primary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gonzales Primary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#618 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
11%
Black
56%
41%
White
17%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gonzales Primary School's ranking?
Gonzales Primary School is ranked #618 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Gonzales Primary School often compared to?
Gonzales Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like G. W. Carver Primary School, Dutchtown Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Gonzales Primary School?
526 students attend Gonzales Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Gonzales Primary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gonzales Primary School?
Gonzales Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gonzales Primary School offer ?
Gonzales Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gonzales Primary School part of?
Gonzales Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 11/15/2012
Gonzales Primary has great staff that strives to work with me in order to provide my children with an excellent, well rounded education.
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